The Flying "V" - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 RAMI Award (Rockford Area Music Industry) Recipients for "BEST TRIBUTE BAND".
Hailing from Rockford, IL, SUNSET STRIP is the hottest, five-time RAMI Award winning, 80's Glam/Hairband Tribute band, whose shows are a fast-paced, kinetic spectacle, taking you back to the heyday of the 80's Hairband scene! The shows are crazy fun ... and the result is a nonstop party!
"Saw your show on the Carnival Triumph Cruise from New Orleans, LA to Cozumel, Mexico. It was the best thing on the ship. I met Tim and Angela (relatives of your bass player). I gave them my wife's business card. She's a travel agent in the New Orleans area. If you are ever back this way, email her for places to stay or eat. We had a great time hope to catch another show one day!" - Mike Graves via Website Contact Submission
"“I Wanna Rock” is still buzzing around my head after the awesome performance your band put on at Casey’s Pub on Halloween night! My name is Tim Hartney, and I happen to be the individual that won “best overall costume” with my infamous "Twisted Sister" outfit. Not only did my group of friends and I come to Casey’s for their Halloween party, but we chose specifically to come there because Sunset Strip was playing. Your musical choices of the 80’s rock, and your theatrical appearances and high energy show, combined with the talent and charisma of some extremely talented musicians is the perfect mix of ingredients for your band to put on a fantastically fun and entertaining “concert” that is always going to be remembered and appreciated. Not only am I grateful for seeing how well my costume was received and appreciated by all in attendance Halloween night, but I’d like to give a special heart-felt “thank you” to your band for gifting me with one of my funniest Halloweens to date, as It was a great honor and privilege to be asked to join you on stage and sing “I Wanna Rock” with you all. I’m still tingling with excitement and a feeling of accomplishment from the experience you provided for me. YOU helped make this Halloween one of the best ones ever for me. So, thanks again . . . . and I will ALWAYS be looking forward to seeing Sunset Strip rock again!!!!!!" Tim Hartney via Website Contact Submission
"Beyond great night rocking out to Sunset Strip at Caseys Pub! If you didn't show then you will never know the magic and party that took place!" - Matthew James via FaceBook Post
"Had so much fun!!!! We danced 'til our ankles ached!" - Chris Rapp via FaceBook Post
"I'm an 80's rock girl all the way!! Awesome time tonight singing and dancing to Sunset Strip!!" - Lori Soules Valenzuela via FaceBook Post
Recently, Jill Jett and Scotty Von Blazin went in to the studio at 96.7 The Eagle's radio station to record the daily weather report 80's hairband style! Here's a link to the story on their website.
Hairband Weather - Mornings on 96.7 The Eagle w/ Double T!
WE WON!!! Last Friday, Sunset Strip took home their 5th consecutive RAMI (Rockford Area Music Industry) Award, at the 28th RAMI Awards ceremony, for the areas "Best Tribute Band"! Being their 5th in a row, that automatically puts them into the RAMI Hall of Fame, which will be awarded and officially inducted next year! Thank you to everyone that voted for them! The band is proud to be a part of such an amazing music community! Keep rocking! #SunsetStrip #RAMIAwards #RAMI #EnterTheStrip
Last weekend, Scotty, Jill and Fret opened up for 80's icon, Kip Winger of the band WINGER at The Original Sundance Saloon in Mundelein, IL. After a blistering set of their Sunset Stripped Acoustic show, Kip took the stage performing all his biggest hits, which were great, and some forgetable crap songs from some broadway musical, which were terrible and brought the show to a near stand still. Everyone was looking around wondering why in God's name Kip would opt to perform these self-indulgent songs?? We…
Read moreRadio spot for our first show in 2019 with Scotty Von Blazin and Stockyard Rock Burger Bar on 96.7 The Eagle. Rockford’s Classic Rock Station.
SVB’s Radio Commercial for Stockyard Rock Burger Bar on Jan. 5, 2019.
It was an emotional night last weekend when Sunset Strip performed their last full-band show with original drummer and founding member, Chico Torres. It seemed as though the entire city of Rockford came out to The Verdi Club to bid farewell to an era and a loved member of the band. Chico is a great guy and always made time for fans. The band performed 2 blistering sets of bad-ass 80's anthems and closed the show with Chico's choice, Sweet Child O'Mine by Guns N' Roses. Chico will be performing the first 1/2…
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